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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10

The Saviour's Sentence.

A correspondent sends what he be-
lieves to be correct translation of the
sentence pronounced by Pontius PLATE
on Christ. He says that this curious
document was discovered in A. D. 1880
in the course of search made for the
discovery of Roman antiquities, and it
remained there until it was found by
the Commissaries of Art in the French
army of Italy. Up to the time of the
campaign in Southern Iatly it was pre-
served in the sacristy of the Carthusi-
ans, near Naples, where it was kept in
box of ebony. Since then the relic
has been kept in the Chapelo Caserta.
The Carthusians obtained. by petition,
leave that the plate might be kept by
them as an acknowledgement of the
sacrifice which they had made for the
French army.
The French translation was made
literally by members of the Commission
of Art. Demon had fac-simile of the
plate engraved, which on the sale of his
cabinet, was bought by Lord Howard
for 1880. francs;
"Sentence pronounced by Pontius
Plate, Intendant of over Galilee, that
Jesus of Nazareth shall suffer death by
the cross. In the seventeenth year of
the reign of tho Emperor Tiberius, and
on the 25th Of March, in the most holy
City of Jerusalem, during the Pontifi-
cate of Annas and Calaphas, Pontius
Plate, Intendant of the Province of
Lower Galilee, sitting in judgment in
the Presidential chair of the Prator,
sentences Jesus of Nazareth to death on.
a cross between two robbers, as the
the numerous testimonials of the people
prove that: l. Jesus is a misleader.
2. He has excited the people to sedi-
ton. 3. He is an enemy of the law.
4. He calls himself the Son of God.
5. He calls himself falsely the King of
Israel. He went to the temple, follow
ed by multitude carrying palms in
their hands. It likewise orders the
First Centurion, Cutrillus Cornelius, to
bring him to the place Of execution, and
forbids all persons, rich or poor, to pre-
vent the execution of Jesus.
1.-The witnesses who have signed the
execution against Jesus are: l. Dan
lei Robani, Pharisee. 2. John
Zorababel. 8. Raphael Robani. 4.
Capet. Finally he orders that the said
Jesus be taken out of Jerusalem through
the gate of Tournca. Notes and
Queries.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
Senator Vests Story.

Mr.. Vest, while not a success as a
political prophet, is one of the best
story telers in the Senate. One day
something was said in his presence
about the negro as a soldier. Vest
contended that in exact, literal obedi-
ence to an enforcement of orders the
colored soldier is unsurpassed. He
said: ''After tho war I went up the
river to Shreveport on a steamboat.
There was large quantity of govern
ment cotton on the levee, protected by
negro sentries, and there were strict
orders against smoking. I went
ashore with Maj. Gillespie. Now the
Major was one of the best fellows in
the world and he was such a stickler
for superiority on account of birth and
race that he would hardly admit that
the Caucasian and the negro were
proper subjects for comparison. He
was a man of fiery temper, too, and
withal as brave as a lion. AS he was
lighting a cigar at the gangway I
remrrked: "Major, the orders against
smoking are very strict" ''Neyer
mind" he replied, II don't see any
body about except niger guards"
Well, we had not walked a dozen yards
when we heard the commands: "Halt,"
and the click of trigger as the ham,
mer was raised. We halted. There
stood soldier, black as the ace of
spades, looking at us along the shining
barrel of a Springfield rifle. :, "Drap da
segah,' he said. The Major looked at
the gun, at the man behind it, at the
'segah,' and then be let the Lighted
'segah' drop to- the ground. 'Tromp
out dem sparks was the next COM
mand. Again the Major looked at the
gun and the man behind it and then he
meekly' 'tromped out dem sparks.
After we got away I offered the Major
:, 'segah, but he said he didn't believe
he cared to smoke''-New York Trib-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
Mile Dnnas.

FRI One Of the most interesting women|
in Paris is Mile. Marie Dumas, the
founder of the Conferences Inter-
nationalis-public readings at which
she has made known and popular tho
writings of fifty or more foreign authors
who had been almost unknown. in
France. Mile. Dumas has great dra-
matte power. In 1870 she replaced
Descles in Italy when that actress re-
turned to Paris to play at the Gymnase
Theatre. Mile. Dumas success was adj
mitted, Notwithstanding the standard
she had to act up to. Her repertory in
cluded pieces by Emile Angler, Sardou
and Alexandra Dumas. In England her
private representations and readings
were greatly admired. Mile. Dumas is
well versed in European literature and
has, moreover, considerable originality.
Her readings are not merely dramatic
renderings of selections from an authors
work; she not only skilfully interprets
them, but analyses and compares them
to other authors: Before Russian
literature was as much read as it is now
in foreign countries Mile. Dumas
popularized in France the works of
Pouschkine. Sincethen the most sue
cessful plays by French authors are
''The Danicheff," played at the Odeon,
and ''Michel Strogoff," at the Chatelet,
both episodes in Russian life. The in
comparable dramatic training Angus
tine Brochan gave her pupils has been an
inestimable advantage to Mile. Dumas;
but she is something more than pupil
of a great actress-she is herself, and
combines the talents Of an essayist,
critic, actress and teacher. Her "con-
ferences'' are really spoken essays,
borrowing truth from the we'll balanced
mind of the true critic. Her acting is
realization of the part she plays, and
not merely a good imitation after a
celebrated model. Many of the rising
actors and actresses have been trained
by Mile. Dumas; her classes of elocution
are attended by many who, in their
turn, might teach others, though not
Mile dumas
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
.ssNEARLY cRAZEDa

with pain is. the sad cry of many q victim
Of rheumatism or neuralgia, and frequently
other diseases, such az kidney and liver
complaints, are directly traceable to rheu-
matism or neuralgia. These diseases, for
some unexplainable reason, are rapidly in
creasing, and in many instances are the
direct cause of much sickness which so
hides its real origin as to be mistaken for
other diseases. In curing rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, sick headache, and in many cases Of
kidney and liver troubles, Athlophoros has
wrought wonders. Those who have used
it are best qualified to speak OF its merit.
Rev. L. B. senter, Morse, Kansas, says:
"About two years ago, my daughter-in-law
was taken with severe attack of rheuma-
tism. She could not turn herself in bed.
I sent her one bottle of Athlophoros, and
by the time one-half was used che was free
from all pain, and has had no return Of the
trouble since. 1t has also been Of great
benefit to my wife for neuralgia"
Henry Martin, Muscatine, Iowa, says:
~ did have rheumatism very badly until
used Athlophoros, which has completely
cured me. For several years there would
be certain times that l could invariably
look for a severe attack Of rheumatism,
which would confpe me to the house for a
week at time. was suffering from Q
very severe attack in my arms and had
been confined to the house for a week at
the time used 'Athlophoros. The first two
doses seemed to 60 right to the seat OF the
pain; my relief was simply wonderful
after had taken two doses of the medicine.
After I had used one bottle my pain was
all gone; had free use Of my arms, SO
that went back to work. 1 have not felt
my rheumatism since and have not lost an
hours work"
Every druggist should keep Athloph oroo
and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can
not be bong of the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co., 112 Wall St., New York, will
send either Carriage paid) on receipt OF
regular price, which is $1.00 per bottle
for Athlophoros and SOC. for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases, dyspepsia, in.
digestion, weakness, nervous debility, diseases
of women, constipation, headache impure
blood, &C., Athlophoros Pills are unequaled. II
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
A Noble English Elm:

A walk through the grounds of
Magadalen College, Oxford, England,
under the guidance of the President of
that college, showed us some of the
line trees for which I was looking.
One of these, a wych-elm (Scotch elms
of some book), was so large that in
sisted on having it measured. A string
was secured and carefully carried round
the trunk, above the spread of the roots
and below that of the branches, so as to
give the smallest circumference. was
curious to know how the size of the
trunk of this tree would compare with
that of the trunks of some of our larg-
est New En- gland elms. Ihave measur-
ed a good many of these. About six
teen feet is the measurement of a large
elm like that on Boston Common, which
all middle-aged people remember.
From twenty to twenty-three feet in
the ordinary maximum of the largest
trees. I never found but one which
exceeded it; that was the great Spring.
field elm, which looks as if it might
have been formed by the coal escence
from the earliest period of growth Of
two young trees.
When I measured this, in 1887, it
was twenty-four feet eight inches in cir
conference at five feet from the ground,
growing larger above and below. re-
membered this tree well, as we measur-
I'D the string which was to tell the size
Of its English rival. AS we came near
the end of the string, I felt as I did
when I was looking at the last dash of
Ormonde and the Bard at Epsom-twen-
ty feet and long piece of string left;
twenty-one, twenty-five, twenty-three.
An extra heartbeat or two--twenty-fou
twenty-five and six inches over! The
Springfield elm may have grown foot
or more since measured it, fifty years
ago, hut the tree at Magdalen stands
ahead of all my old measurements.
Many of the fine old trees, this in parti-
cular, may have been known in their
younger days to Addison, whose favor
tie walk is still pointed out TO the visit
or.-Oltver WendeW Holmes, in atlantic.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
He Wasn't q Fly BOY.

One day, during the pedagogical
career of the eccentric Tom Wight, .
poor little ragged urchin entered com.
plant that some of the larger boys had
got his knife, but which one he was un.
able to state. Diligent inquiry was
made, but all to no purpose. The
teacher then gave them a sound lecture
on the wickedness.and folly of thieving,
concluding by stating, that a big fly was
now crawling over the nose of the very
lad who had stolen the knife. Quick
as flash one of the members olapped
his hand in the place indicated. CHOW,
young man." said Uncle Tom, dds
gorge" The knife was Immediately
returned to its rightful owner, the thief
took his thrashing like little man, and
the matterwas dismissed 0ztord (Me.)
Advertiser. q.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
The Dogs Stratagenl.

A dog.loying family on Staten
Island has remarkably intelligent
pet. Discussing his wit one day, it was
proposed to send him upstairs for hin
mistress wrap. But first one Of tho
ladies went upstairs laid tho wrap on
the floor and sat down on it with her
sewing. The dog was sent and quick
" found the wrap. Vainly he tugged
at it, frst.on one side and then on the
other. Discouraged, but not dismayed,
he paused for moment, when, sudden
ly making dive, he seized the sowing
in his teeth ran toward the fire. His
opponent now off her guard, ran after
him to rescue her work, This was
enough; tho dog dropped tho sewing,
ran tor the wrap, and bore It IN triumph
To bis mistress. THE Epoch. j,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10

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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
The Situation Was Critical.

A St. Paul lady was in Georgia
shortly after the Charleston earthquake,
where she met family from that i'll
fated city. She tells the following
story as related to her: The family
had an old darkey who had been with
them in slavery days. During a severe
shock he dropped on his. knees and
prayed: "Good Lawd, come right
down heah and save these niggahs.
Come quick, and come yo'sef. No use
sendin' yer son, for desc are mighty
'-rd times. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
Well Equipped,
A girdled girl was one of tho sight

A girdled girl was one of tho sights
on the streets lately. Her slim figure
was encircled by huge silver girdle.
from ono side of which dang!ed forty
six little chains. At the end of every
chain was trinket. There were four
teen Roman; coins, a latchkeY, penhold-
er case, vinaigret, button-hook, glove
buttoner, silver address tablet,tiny bon
bon box, a corkscrew, a miniature CHM
eter, n chatelaine watch, small oxj-
died iron parasol which when opened
became fan, a bullet which had killed
a bear on her brothers ranch, a card
case, lock of hair in a locket, a chain
purse. q oon,pass,Ga smalllpaper-cutter,
and; a dorblc-bMreled dog-wbistlc 4.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
A Word About Kett1edrums.

A kettledrum is more elaborate af-
fair than an afternoon tea, though
even a kettledrum is a very simple
entertainment. To this any number
may be invited, not usually exceeding
a hundred, of whom about sixty may
be expected to be present. Invitations
for large kettledrum are engraved
for the purpose, and then the enter
tainment is formal, with music some
where played softly and continuously.
For smaller affair, the visiting cards
are used, with
Kettledr1tn1 3-5, April Tenth,
written in the corner, and sent, as for
tea, in a small envelope. The hours
are not arbitrary. They have often
been from twelve to three this last
winter. The table is set in the dining
room, and some friends or relatives of
the hostess preside thereat. Sometimes
two tables are set, one with tea, and
one with coffee and chocolate. More
often it is the ordinary dining table
with tea at one end, and the other
beverages opposite. Mixed cakes,
macaroons, bread and butter, sand
witches. and waters are all on the table,
with piles of plates and napkins, and
if possible flowers in the center. Some
times pitcher of milk is added, but
no ice or frappi or punch, nor any hot
dish, unless it be small tea cakes.
Seats are necessary except for the as
sisting friends, who should have high
chairs, By this arrangement the
hostess is left free to receive, and make
herself agreeable, while the real bur
den of the entertainment falls upon the
two friends, who have to see that all
are supplied with something to eat,
and some one to talk to. Servants do
not wait upon the guests, but are linn
tied to answering the door bell, and
keeping up the supplies of eatables and
dishes.
Occasionally, the table is set in the
dining room, without any one to pre-
side, and people are left to wander out
at their own sweet will, and are then
served by maids in white caps and
aprons. But this is not nearly so in
formal and pleasant as the other way,
and is more like a rather meagre re-
ception lunch.
Of course a kettledrum, like tea,
takes place in the afternoon, and gen
tlemen can rarely be induced to attend.
The beauty Of these two customs lies
in their simplicity and friendliness.
People make formal acquaintance of
each other at receptions, but become
friends over a cup Of tea.-Marao'a Eos
Ter Washburze, IN Good Housekeeping.
Sn+< ,1>I~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10
ON NARROW BRAES.

. tS.- ~
The wind, the summer wind Of June,
Was on our cheeks as, in the heather,
we lay that happy afternoon s5sS S>a%
On Narrow braes together;~$ Al,
Far down below; was Yarrow Manse, ias
Within its little woodland hiding,
And by it, like silver glance,
The stream itself was gliding. S.,
And further up in grayer light,
The dowie dens lay in their shadow,
And only half made out to sight
By spots of corn and meadow.
And Tinnis Hill rose huge and steep,
Its ridge against the sky receding;
And white upon it breast the sheep
By twos and threes were feeding.
Westward from Narrow Kirk, within
A field that speaks of love and loving,
A single stone was seen to win
The eye from all its rowing.
All! we'll it might, for round that stone
Such tender conservation hovers,
That love might rest his cheek thereon
And weep for hapless lovers.
And in the wind that came and went,
We heard music weird and lonely;
The past was in its tones, and blent
with human sorrow only.
And pity for all things that love
Has set in legendary story,
To haunt gray crag and hill, and move
Round ruins bleak and hoary.
The dim old world of song that sings
Of tender love in old romances,
Was with us, touching all the strin~s
That woke our saddest fancies.
We heard the sounds of vail and pain,
Faint from that far-off time of sorrow
The misty years came back again.
And looked with us on Yarrow.
All this, and more, that summer day,
Was with US, as among the heather,
A ballad on our lips, we lay
On Yarrow braes together.
ALEXANDER ANDERSON
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10

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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAS-
TORIA.
When she was Child, she cried for CAS-
TORIA.
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas-
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When she had Children, she gave them
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24

Just where all the arctic whales winter
has long been q mooted question. They
are found all along the coast of Celifor-
MIA during some of the winter months.
But their breeding grounds there are the
lower attitudes, as at Magdalena bay end
in the shallow bays of the lower Mexican
coast. 1t is probable that some 60 down
as far as the Central American coast.
All the right whales seen along the coast
do rot enter the Arctic, although it would
seem that the greater number do. Many
are found in the summer season in the
Okiotsk sea and along the coast Of
Siberia. The right whale seeks out his
summer feeding grounds in high ATTITUDES
and seeks out breeding grounds in low
latitudes. This annual migration and
return is counted on with tine greatest
certainty As many whales come out of
the Arctic in autumn as enter in the
spring. These facts govern the operations
of the whaling feet. Hence. after the
Arctic whaling season is over many ships
discharge and refit at once and go down
the coast preparatory to IL later cruise in
high latitudes. At several points along
the coast in this state there are shore sta
tions where q considerable number of
whales are caught as they 60 up and
down the cOast.-San Francisco Bulletin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24

o, how pleasant and easy TO take is
Burk White Pine balsam The great
est cough remedy in the world. 1t is
sold on positive guarantee. therefore
give ii thorough and impartial trial.
Burk's White Pine balsam is the only
safe, sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
colds and all tbroa. and lung diseases
Sold By Hartz & Bahnsen at so cents 8
bottle. Pleasant 10 take.
Har,z & Bshnsen sre selling medi-
cine for coughs and colds which is nc
doubt the best family medicine ever in
troduced II is not made TO cure every
disease, but is sll the more valuable OF
that account 1t is known as Burk's
White Pine balsam.
The pain suffered by those who sre
afflicted with dyspepsia is indesoriSable
The reliet that is given BY the use of Lit
tie Apricot pills has caused many TO be
| thankful for these little pills" Fol-
sale by Hartz & Bahnsen.
| Burk's White Pine balsam is the stand
ard remedy for coughs and colds. Hart1
& Bahnsen says they have found amixture
they can sell on its merits. They guarantee
to the public Burk's White Pine balsau
as sure for coughs. COLDS and lung
| troubles.
C1essler's Wild Rose tooth powder, the
best tooth preserver known. Ask .:ou.
druggist about it before purchasing any
i other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24
ADVICE To KvTRERs.

Are you disturbed at night and ufoken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If Sc.
send at once and get bottle OF Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculGble
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer in
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. II cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom,
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums reduces inflammation. and
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for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest and bes; female nurses snd ph7
sicians in the United States, snd IS TO!
sale by al druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24
PHYSICIANS Have Found Ont

That contsminating and foreign ele-
ment in the blood. developed by indiges.
tion, is the cause of rheumatism. This
settles upon the sensitive sub-cutsneous
covering Of the muscles and ligaments Of
the joints. causing constant and shifting
pain, and aggregatiuC as calcareous,
chalky deposit which produces stiffness
and distortion of the Joints. No fact
which experience has demonstrated iu
regard to Hostetter's stomach bitters has
stronger evidence to support than this,
namely. that this medicine of comprehen-
sive uses checks The formidable and
atrocious disease. nor is it less positively
established that it is preferable to the
poisons often used to arrest it, since the
medicine contains only salutary iugredi-
ents 1t is also a signal remedy for
malarial fevers, constipation. dyspepsia,
kidney and bladder ailments, debility and
other disorders. See that you get the
genuine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24
The Verdict Unanimous

", D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifes: Il can recommend Electric
bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
Of rheumatism of ten years standing,
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellvllle. Ohio,
af1rms The best selling medicine I
ever handled II my 20 years experience,
is Electric bitters" Thousands OF Others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric bitters
do cure all diseases Of liver, kidney and
blood. Only half dollar bottle al
Hartz s Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24
An lM,.. awe Nscessity,

What pure air is to an unhealthy local
ity. what spring cleaning is to the neat
houskeeper. SO is Hoods Sarsaparilla to
everybody, at this season. The body
needs to be thoroughly renovated, the
blood purified and vitalized, the germs of
disease destroyed. Scrofula, Salt Rheum.
and all other blood disorders are cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. the most popular
and successful spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-24
The average length OF life is on the

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is Dr.
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump,
tion in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely Price,
so cents and 81. of druggists